Kent County, Rhode Island

Rhode Island House District 23

Muto and Traversie are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Kent County election filings.

About this race

William Muto (Democratic), Dana James Traversie (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Rhode Island House District 23; William Muto, Dana James Traversie are sitting members, per the Board of Elections' incumbent marker on the September 9 primary results. William Muto won the September 9 Democratic primary over Timothy Howe, per the Board of Elections' official results. Source: the Department of State's declared-candidates report and the Board of Elections' September 9, 2026 primary results (official results).

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. Sitting officeholders on the ballot: William Muto, Dana James Traversie.

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William Muto

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

William Muto is a Warwick city councilor representing Ward 5 with more than 30 years of experience in business intelligence, according to Warwick Online. He serves on the boards of Boys Town New England and Bridgemark Addiction Recovery Services. Muto won the September 9 Democratic primary over Timothy Howe, per the Board of Elections' official results. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Department of State's declared-candidates report is the only verifiable source for William Muto.

Dana James Traversie

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Fiscal responsibility, individual liberty and limited government
Representatives honoring their oaths of office to constituents rather than special interests

Biography

Dana Traversie works as a security architect at a security software company and holds an Offensive Security Certified Professional certification, according to his campaign site. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's degree in computer science on an Army ROTC scholarship. Traversie is a political newcomer running for the District 23 seat in Warwick.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Rhode Island House District 23 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Rhode Island House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William Muto and Dana James Traversie. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Rhode Island House District 23 election in Rhode Island?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Rhode Island are on the Rhode Island election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Kent County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

William Muto, full profile Dana James Traversie, full profile Official Rhode Island election office